‘Brilliant’ woman, 23, found dead in Islington named and pictured for first time

Brooke Davies | Senior News reporter Published August 25, 2026 10:42am Updated August 25, 2026 10:47am Clara Bale was found dead on August 6 after concerns were raised for her welfare (Picture: Met Police) A ‘brilliant’ 23-year-old woman who was killed inside a home in Islington, north London, has been named and pictured for the first time. Clara Bale was found dead on August 6 after concerns were raised for her welfare. Six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. This includes four women, aged 20, 21, 23 and 26, and two men, aged 21 and 24. Clara’s family said: ‘Clara was a brilliant young woman filled with dreams, a bright light whose loss has left an immeasurable void in our lives. ‘She embodied hope, resilience and love. Her inspiring aura was felt in every room she entered a